κοντεύω να σπάσω

verbal phrase neutral

Created: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:15

Updated: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:15

Translations
  • about to burst
  • ready to break
  • at breaking point
Forms
κόντευαν να σπάσουν
Usage Notes

Often used with από + noun indicating cause of emotional state

Etymology

Metaphorical extension of physical breaking to emotional states

Cultural Context

Very common expression for intense emotional states

Commonality

80%

Guessability

40%

Component Words

κοντεύω (Used with να + subjunctive)

to approach, to be about to

σπάω (Metaphorical usage)

to break

Mnemonics

  • Think of a pressure cooker about to explode

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